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More than two million people in 10 states depend on SouthWest Waterfor high-quality, reliable service. Additional information may be found on thecompanys website: SouthWest Water CompanyDeLise Keim, (213) 929-1846 Business Wire 2008. 2008 Class 1 World Powerboat Champions Design Faster Boats Using SolidWorks 3DCAD and Simulation SoftwareCONCORD, Mass.(Business Wire)Dubai Victory Team is using SolidWorks 3D CAD and SolidWorks Simulation designvalidation software to develop high-speed powerboats that will sustain theteams reign as world champions. Fresh off of its 2008 Class 1 World PowerboatChampionship win, the team is now preparing for the rigorous 2009 season byusing SolidWorks to improve hydro- and aerodynamics. Dubai Victory Team hopesthe newly redesigned boats will continue to rocket at 160 miles per hour or moreto new championships and speed records. Key facts The Class 1 World Powerboat Championship features international teamscompeting in a series of races held around the world One driver and onethrottle person operate each boat. Victory standardized on SolidWorks to transition from 2D drawings to 3Dmodeling to wring more performance from the boats.

Optimizing hydro- and aerodynamics is paramount since only one propeller bladeis in the water pushing the 4,800-kilogram boat at any time. Engineers redesigned the propeller in SolidWorks, using lighter and strongermaterial to deliver better weight/performance ratio. SolidWorks surfacing helps Victory Team engineer gaps out of the boats hull,deck and cockpit designs, ensuring the boat is completely water tight -especially after integrating vendors designs. SolidWorks large assembly and collision detection features save time whileenabling engineers to optimize the propeller and power train design. Victory Team uses SolidWorks Simulation software to study how different partsof the boats assembly will stand up to the rigors of powerboat racing. SolidWorks Motion enables the team to conduct torque and acceleration analysisof one of its gear boxes.

In the future, Victory engineers will use SolidWorks to more accuratelycalculate the boats center of gravity to create more options for reducingweight (via material thickness analyses) and delivering more power.QuotablesFrom Edmond HusseiniHead of Technical Office, Dubai Victory Team"At top speed, these boats are airborne except for the propeller A gust of windor a surprise cross-wave could flip the boat. Thats why its imperative thatthe drivers have complete confidence in the boats design. SolidWorks gives usnew options we wouldnt try in 2D, so we can explore different ways to push theenvelope for better performance and safety." Additional resources Images: http:// http:// statementsAbout VictoryIn 1992, the Dubai Victory Team entered the World of Class 1 Powerboating asexhibition entries, claiming an impressive first and second in the final tworounds of the championship. Since then, the Victory Team name has gone on tobecome one of the most successful in the history of powerboat racing. For moreinformation, visit the Web site () and ().